Florida Department of Education is Aware of a Data Breach Incident Involving Unauthorized Criminal Access to Department Information

October 29, 2026

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Florida Department of Education is Aware of a Data Breach Incident Involving Unauthorized Criminal Access to Department Information

Tallahassee, Fla., October 29, 2026 – The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) is aware of a data breach incident involving unauthorized criminal access to Department information. Upon identifying the threat, the Department immediately activated its cybersecurity response protocols and took swift, decisive action to stop the unauthorized activity, contain the incident, and secure its systems.

In addition to providing the required notice of the security breach to the Office of the Attorney General pursuant to section 501.171, F.S., FLDOE is partnering with the Florida Digital Service and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in its response to the event.

The Department remains committed to transparency and will provide additional information as verified details become available.

More information can be found at fldoe.org/databreach